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This week on Instagram: brianmaier

DJ Brian Maier, InstagramDJ Brian Maier lives in San Francisco but he has also made a name for himself as a model, notably appearing in Venfield 8 highly erotic short film, For Your Gods as well as a number of niche gay campaigns.

Although I’ve never met Brian, I’ve always been drawn to him and apparently a lot of you are too by the look of his Instagram account which has 60k+ followers. Hey Brian if you ever make it out to Boston or Provincetown, give me a shout!

Earlier this month Brian shared a sampler of music on his soundcloud page, which you can listen to here.

Follow him on Instagram here, instagram.com/brianmaier.

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13 years ago marriage equality came to Mass.

Gay marriage, same-sex marriage13 years ago today, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to perform and recognize same-sex marriage. Today, marriage equality is a reality throughout America from the most liberal to the most conservative of states. Think that a small liberal state in New England can’t still change the world for the better – think again.

“Civil marriage is at once a deeply personal commitment to another human being and a highly public celebration of the ideals of mutuality, companionship, intimacy, fidelity, and family…. The decision whether and whom to marry is among life’s momentous acts of self-definition.”
– Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall, Excerpt from the Goodridge vs. Dept. of Public Health majority opinion mandating the state of Massachusetts legalize same sex marriage

Caption this photo

rub a dub dub, men bathingEach Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption.  Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.

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FCC halts public comments on Net Neutrality

John OliverA few years ago John Oliver used his platform on his show on HBO, Last Week Tonight (which, incidentally you can watch on YouTube here), to encourage millions of Americans to demand that the FCC preserve “net neutrality”.

On last week’s show Oliver used his platform again to explain what net neutrality is and why if you happen to be reading this article – it impacts you whether you realize it or not. With his usual wit and zeal, Oliver asked  people to visit a website called “GoFCCYourself,” that redirected you to a hidden section of the FCC site where you could comment on the net neutrality proceedings.

Once again millions of Americans did just that. In response to the attention and web traffic Oliver’s show brought to the site, FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai had the website leave the cheeky message you see at the top of this post essentially squelching any chance for you to express your opinion. Interesting side note on Chairman Pai who is new to his role, prior to joining the FCC he spent his career working as an executive at Verizon – a firm that stands to gain a lot if the net neutrality rules are torn up. Welcome to Trump’s America.

Watch this clip:

Pride Night at Fenway is Friday, June 9th

handsome, hunk, shirtless guyThe fifth annual Pride Night at Fenway Park will take place on Friday, June 9th when the Boston Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers. This year Pride Night at Fenway Park game tickets include a pre-game Pride Party on the Right Field Roof Deck celebrating Boston Pride Week theme “Stronger Together.” Ticket proceeds from this event will go towards Boston Pride events and programming.

Pride Night tickets are currently on sale for $45 / ticket. Purchase your ticket today before they sell out.

Buy Your Tickets Here

Temptation Tuesday

handsome, hunk, speedo, man on beachThanks to my friend Julian a.k.a. @justgngr on Twittah for suggesting this guy.

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Will & Grace

Today NBC released this musical promo on YouTube announcing the new season of Will & Grace. Will “Must See TV” make a comeback this fall with Will & Grace? I know I’ll be tuning in.

Men in kilts

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What to do this week: May 15-21

Bear Tea Dance, gay boston

The 3rd Sunday of every month is Bear Tea Dance at Club Cafe starting at 5PM

This week there are 35 different events and programs with a little bit of everything for someone ranging from  meet & greet with Corey Dinopoulos who is running for City Council to a Flag Football drag show fund raiser to indoor rock climbing and midnight movie showings. That’s in addition to the more than a dozen club-themed parties.

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Meet Corey at Stella from 6-8PM on Wednesday, May 17 in Boston

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Taco Tuesday is a fun way to socialize and eat on the cheap in the South End; first come, first serve – hosted every Tuesday at Tremont 647 in Boston

Karaoke Night starts at 9:30PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

LGBTQ Leaders & Allies for Corey Dinopoulos will be meeting at Stella from 6-8PM on Wednesday, May 17 in Boston

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Boston’s LGBT Flag Football fundraiser is at Venu starting at 6PM on Thursday, May 18

THURSDAY

Karaoke Thursday is held each week downstairs at Machine in Boston

Dudes ‘N’ Drag Queens is hosted by Boston’s LGBT Flag Football and will take place at Venu starting at 6PM on Thursday in Boston

Esplanade 5K Sunset Run starts at 6:30 on Thursday (and you need to register so don’t delay) in Boston

Turnt! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence

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Boyfriends starts at 10PM at The Milkyway in Jamaica Plain on Friday, May 19

FRIDAY

Public Body Work Hard / Play Hard Weekend in Ptown Get your tickets for a weekend of fitness and debauchery May 19-21 in Provincetown

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders on Friday  in Somerville

Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Camelot (Opening night) for The Lyric Stage Co. final production of the season, which runs through June 25 in Boston

RuPaul Viewing Party is Friday starting at 8PM followed by dancing at 9PM at the Alley Bar in DTX, Boston

Pop Rocks Karaoke is every Friday starting at 10PM at dbar in Dorchester

Boyfriends is a monthly gay dance party that starts at 10PM and with music from DJ Brent Covington at The Milkyway in Jamaica Plain

Cubs in Paradise is hosted by Mass Bears & Cubs at Paradise Night club starting at 10PM in Cambridge

Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence

The Coolidge After Midnite: Bronson shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM in Brookline

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Every Saturday at Club Cafe

SATURDAY

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday through the end of October in Boston  

So Hot Saturdaes is Boston’s no-attitude gay dance party hosted every Saturday at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

Dont Ask Dont Tell monthly queer dance party at Great Scott is in Allston

Sleaze: A New Hope (special Star Wars ed.) from the Mass Bears and Cubs starts at 10PM at the Alley in Boston

Magnum Saturdays is a weekly dance party at dbar in Dorchester

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party on Saturday at Paradise in Cambridge

UNITE Saturdays is the weekly dance party every Saturday that starts at 10PM at Club Cafe with DJ Susan Esthera in Boston

The Coolidge After Midnite: Drive shows at The Coolidge starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline

SoWa Open Market spans 3 blocks on Harrison Ave from 10AM – 4PM

SUNDAY

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday through the end of October in Boston  

Wicked Queer Film Festival New Volunteer Meet Up is exactly what it sounds like from 2-5PM at Abigails Restaurant in Cambridge

Bears Tea Dance takes place the third Sunday of each month at Club Cafe, starting at 5PM in Boston

These Old Broads Drag Show hosted by Jacqueline DiMera at The Colosseum starting at 6PM in Providence

Countdown to RI Pride: Lube Wrestling is hosted by Kira Stone and Jacqueline DiMerastarts at 9PM at EGO in Providence

Pajama Party Sunday with DJ Denis spinning your favorite music from the 80s, 90s and now is every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

Restaurant review: Bar Mezzana

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Bar Mezzana opened at the Ink Block one year ago in June 2016 and despite the consistently stellar reviews I never felt compelled to try the restaurant until recently when I was adamant about trying someplace different.

Probably best known for their crudo and pastas, Bar Mezzana’s menu focuses on coastal Italian cuisine. Sergio and I started our meal sharing a taleggio, speck, hazelnut crostini (btw there is an entire crostini section and I’m sure I will eventually try one of each). Although it doesn’t indicate it on the menu, the crostini had a sprinkling of rosemary and was drizzled with honey adding something sweet to the flavors and textures. It was so good we devoured it with a speed bordering on embarrassing.

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Bar Mezzana Crostini: Taleggio, Speck and Hazelnut $12

Bar Mezzana’s dinner menu offers pastas and secondi plates for dinner portion meals that range from $19-$22 for pastas and $29-$39 for secondi plates with the exception of the family-style dinner which is $52 / person.

Sergio’s dinner choice, the paccheri, is a handmade pasta dish with chunks of lobster. The photo below gives you an idea of how silky smooth the sauce is but what you can’t see with your eyes is how nicely the lobster flavors the sauce.

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Bar Mezzana Pasta: Paccheri $22

For my dinner I opted for an item that I’ve had at many restaurants here in Boston and elsewhere – the brick chicken.  A good restaurant should be able to provide creative dining options like Sergio’s dinner as well as elevating standard plates like my dinner selection, and that is exactly what Bar Mezzana does with their chicken under a brick – served with shredded brussel sprouts, almond slivers and pecorino cheese. The chicken was cooked to perfection and Sergio may have been slightly obsessed by the flavors from my plate, which exceeded my expectations.

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Bar Mezzana Chicken Under a Brick $27

While it may have taken me nearly a year to try the Bar Mezzana, it won’t take me nearly that long to visit again. I’m hooked and if you give the restaurant a try I’m fairly certain you will be as well. Bar Mezzana is an excellent addition to the South End’s dining scene. It is open for dinner seven days a week and offers brunch every Sunday from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

BosGuy Rating: 5 out of 5 stars, Wicked Awesome.

Bar Mezzana
360 Harrison Avenue  ||  (617) 530-1770
www.barmezzana.com

Happy mother’s day

Mother's Day

Mom chillin’ on Lake Winnipesaukee in 2015

I wanted to take a moment to say Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, my two sisters Elizabeth and Susan, my sister-in-law Ashley and to all the other wonderful women I know who have taken on the toughest job I can think of, motherhood. It doesn’t seem right that you only get one day out of the year to be recognized for all you do for your children.

Scruffy Sunday

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Who wouldn’t want to start their day with Joe Manganiello?

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Melissa McCarthy hosts SNL tonight

Melissa McCarthy’s impersonation of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer may be the best impersonation I’ve seen this year. On Friday she took to the streets of Manhattan (literally) to promote this week’s show. This follows a trailer that SNL released earlier this week, which is Ahhhhhhhmazing.

Saturday morning coffee

handsome, hairy chestMuch thanks to Mark who writes the blog Tales of the Sissy for his “Beardy Boy” post from last month. I’ve nabbed it for this week’s Saturday Morning Coffee.

Saturday morning comic: Adam and Andy

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A few hours later…

James Asal Jr., gay comic strip, gay cartoonClick on the comic strip to enlarge

ADAM & ANDY is set in the fictional New England town of Woodfield, CT. You can learn more about this strip by visiting, adamandandy.com.  To see previous Adam and Andy cartoons link here.